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Watch: Emirates becomes world’s first airline to operate A380 test flight with 100% SAF

Emirates on Wednesday, November 23, became the world’s first airline to operate an A380 demonstration flight using 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). A demonstration flight took off from Dubai International Airport…
1K boats set to leave Turkey for Gaza waters in new ‘Freedom Flotilla’

About 1,000 international boats to leave Turkey on Thursday, November 23, for Gaza water in a bid to disrupt Israeli marine activity, Turkish media reported. This came in response to the ongoing…

UAE: World’s 1st satellite project to track kingfish launched

The world’s first-ever satellite-based project to track kingfish has been launched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi…
Qatar to donate Asian Cup ticket revenue to support Palestinians

Doha: The organising committee of the Asian Cup Qatar 2023, a continental football tournament, has decided to donate its revenue from ticket sales of the tournament to support relief campaigns for the…
UN cheif Guterres welcomes Israel-Hamas deal to release hostages

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the agreement reached by Israel and Hamas to release hostages in Gaza, describing it as an “important step in the right direction” but…
Water chestnuts from Varanasi set to hit Dubai markets

Varanasi: The water chestnuts from the local ponds in Varanasi are all set to hit the Gulf markets with its first consignment soon to go. This comes after the successful export of…
17 Filipino seafarers among hostages taken by Yemen’s Houthis

Manila: The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday confirmed that 17 Filipino seafarers were among the crew members of a cargo vessel taken hostage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the…

UAE announces National Day holidays for private sector employees

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced paid public holidays for private sector employees on December 2 and 3 on the occasion of UAE National Day. This came in a…
Emirates Airlines takes home a double win at ULTRAs 2023 awards

Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based Emirates Airlines won the titles of ‘Best Airline in the World’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ at the ULTRAs 2023 awards. Thomas Ney, the Divisional Senior Vice President…
52nd UAE National Day celebrations to be held at Expo City Dubai

Abu Dhabi: The official ceremony of 52nd United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Day, also known as UAE Union Day, take place in Expo City Dubai on December 2, the organising committee announced,…
The Last Dance: Ronaldo, Messi face off in Riyadh Season Cup 2024

Riyadh: The world’s most prominent football stars, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami are set to face in the Riyadh Season Cup friendly tournament in February 2024. Turki Al-Sheikh,…
Hamas wants Israel to halt use of UAVs during humanitarian pause

Tel Aviv: As part of the condition for the release of hostages, Hamas has demanded Israel to stop use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)s during the four-day humanitarian pause in Gaza. This,…
South African Parliament votes to shut Israel’s embassy, suspend ties

In the wake of increasing Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip since October 7, the South African Parliament has voted in favour of a resolution to shut down Israeli embassy in Pretoria…
UAE announces public holidays for 2024; check dates here

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cabinet on Tuesday, November 21, announced the official public holiday for both the public and private sectors for the year 2024. New Year’s Day will be the…
Saudi Arabia urges all nations to halt weapon exports to Israel

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday urged all nations to cease weapon exports to Israel, according to Al Arabiya Post. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Price made this request during…